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Toyota to shift some Tacoma output to Texas from Mexico

Toyota is moving some of the production of its popular Tacoma midsize truck from a plant in Mexico to San Antonio as part of a $3.6 billion investment in the facility.

July 6, 2026
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Toyota RAV4s Are the Most Coveted Used Cars in America

Most cars lose value the moment they leave a dealer’s lot. The Toyota RAV4 hybrid gains it.

June 8, 2026
BusinessEquipment

Nissan Cancels Plan to Build Electric SUVs in Mississippi

Nissan expects to build a V6 engine-powered hybrid version of its Xterra SUV at its Canton, Miss., plant.

May 1, 2026
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Joby Aviation’s Aircraft Operations Head Resigns

Company says Didier Papadopoulos' decision was personal and wasn’t based on any “disagreement or dispute” with Joby.

April 22, 2026
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Toyota Expands Lineup of ‘Tesla Killer’ EVs in US Car Market

Production of a new U.S.-made EV will begin this year, followed by another model in 2027; that will bring its total EV lineup in the U.S. to seven models.

April 2, 2026
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Toyota to Invest Further $1B to Boost Output at US Plants

Toyota will plow $800 million into its factory in Georgetown, Ky., and $200 million for its Princeton, Ind., facility.

March 23, 2026
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Toyota Gears Up for Bigger Role at Air Taxi Maker Joby

Joby is among a handful of startups developing eVTOL aircraft — electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles — to fly customers on short commuter journeys via battery-powered air taxis.

February 13, 2026
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Honda to Boost Output of Cheaper, Gas-Powered Vehicles

Honda’s sales of EVs will take a back seat to gas-fueled cars and SUVs in response to growing demand for low-cost models, said Lance Woelfer, the head of Honda’s U.S. sales operations.

January 14, 2026
BusinessPrivate

Cintas Makes Another Attempt to Buy Out Rival UniFirst

Cintas said its new bid implies a total value of about $5.2 billion. It represents a 62% premium to the stock’s last closing price after shares fell in the wake of the last offer being rebuffed in March.

December 22, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Joby Aims to Double Planned Air Taxi Output by 2027

The company is among a handful of startups developing electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles to fly customers on short commuter journeys via battery-powered air taxis.

December 17, 2025

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